Cherry Cobbler Muffins
Delightful muffins that blend the tartness of cherries with a buttery, fluffy base, perfect for any gathering or cozy evening.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon optional
Wet Ingredients
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup pitted cherries (fresh or frozen)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the Muffin Pan: Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it with cooking spray.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and optionally ground cinnamon until combined.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter, egg, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
- Fold in Cherries: Gently fold in the pitted cherries until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Fill Muffin Tins: Scoop the batter into the prepared muffin tins, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
Baking
- Bake: Place the muffins in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Remove from the oven and allow the muffins to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
- Serve: Enjoy your Cherry Cobbler Muffins warm or at room temperature!
Notes
To store, place in an airtight container; lasts about three days at room temperature or a week in the fridge. For freezing, arrange muffins on a baking sheet, freeze until solid, then transfer to a resealable freezer bag. Reheat in the microwave or oven.